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DBRS Upgrades India Outlook
Jul. 13 – The Canadian credit rating company Dominion Bond Rating Services (DBRS) has upgraded the inclination of India’s Long Term foreign and local currency debt ratings for the first time from BBB Negative to a stable outlook. DBRS has been rating India since June 2007 and, according to the agency, the Indian government’s efforts […]
Complimentary Doing Business in East China Download
Free 122 page guide for Indian companies and entrepreneurs to Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang Jul. 7 – China Briefing’s recent “Doing Business in East China” book has just been made available for complimentary PDF download on the Asia Briefing Bookstore. Covering the regions of Shanghai, Jiangsu Province and Zhejiang Province, the 122-page guide contains city […]
India Sees FDI Increase 43 Percent in April
Jun. 21 – Indian foreign direct investment in April grew at a rate of 43 percent year-on-year, up from US$2.17 billion in 2010 to US$3.12 billion this year. The statistics show a global economic recovery, particularly in European regions. Mauritius, Singapore, the United States, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Japan, Germany and the United Arab Emirates were […]
India and Russia to Boost Trade Up to US$20 Billion
Jun. 20 – India and Russia plan to boost trade to US$20 billion per year by 2015, Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said during a round table discussion at the economic forum in St. Petersburg. The two countries announced that they have decided to start negotiations to draw up a trade agreement between […]
Germany’s Merkel Arrives in India
Jun. 2 – German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived in India on Tuesday May 31 for a two day visit, accompanied by four cabinet ministers, several high-ranking officials, members of parliament, and representatives of German businesses, educational institutions and training organizations. Merkel’s visit to India is to fortify ties between India and German and look forward […]
Doing Business in East China: A Guide for Indian Companies and Entrepreneurs
Jun. 1 – Asia Briefing proudly launched the book, Doing Business in East China: A Guide for Indian Companies and Entrepreneurs, during an event at the Consulate General of India in Shanghai on May 27. The book, which stands out in the library of Asia Briefing titles because of its specific target audience (the Indian […]
Reflection of Indian Economy: A Rise in Overseas Patents
May 25 – The number of patents approved for Indian nationals is less in number than it is to foreigners, according to statistics released by the Indian government. The number of patents granted to Indian applicants was 17 percent in 2009-10. So, of the 7,486 patents approved last year, the Indian contribution was only 1,272 […]
India’s FDI Trends and Analysis
Apr. 8 – India has emerged as the preferred destination for many foreign international enterprises due to constructive factors such as high economic growth, fast population growth, English speaking people, and lower costs for workers. Location determinants of foreign direct investment Location-specific rewards are further classified by three types of FDI motives.
